This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Hey muneka, I think I want to take ya
back to the lab, with my gift of gab
and a little dab'll do ya, maybe even school ya,
I'll rush your end zone like my man Don Shula
you're my four leaf clover even bending over;
I love you like rover; you're my little lawnmower
but, lower, lower, I'm the seed sower
the funky weed grower, the mad rap thrower.
See, I'm a man's man; do you understand?
What I'm giving ain't cocked in the palm of my hand.
So take the nasty plunge plaid not grunge.
I know it's really hard when you love someone. You always
stood by me like Spanky did Stymie and if anybody messes I'll
bust'em in the eye. And check that ass like Phil Esposito
the guido, U.P.S. next day back to Toledo.
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, Smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem, well, well
Me and my Les Paul is out droppin' science
pocket full of blunts and a full carry license
never walking streets, lookin' past my shouler acting kinda bolder
since my dog got older;
I walked the walk and I aced the test
when I put the pressure on all your tendencies manifest
Half spick peckerwood talkin' to the dead
I'll break into your house and I'll smell your bed.
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Hey muneka, I think I want to take ya
back to the lab, with my gift of gab
and a little dab'll do ya, maybe even school ya,
I'll rush your end zone like my man Don Shula
you're my four leaf clover even bending over;
I love you like rover; you're my little lawnmower
but, lower, lower, I'm the seed sower
the funky weed grower, the mad rap thrower.
See, I'm a man's man; do you understand?
What I'm giving ain't cocked in the palm of my hand.
So take the nasty plunge plaid not grunge.
I know it's really hard when you love someone. You always
stood by me like Spanky did Stymie and if anybody messes I'll
bust'em in the eye. And check that ass like Phil Esposito
the guido, U.P.S. next day back to Toledo.
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, Smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem, well, well
Me and my Les Paul is out droppin' science
pocket full of blunts and a full carry license
never walking streets, lookin' past my shouler acting kinda bolder
since my dog got older;
I walked the walk and I aced the test
when I put the pressure on all your tendencies manifest
Half spick peckerwood talkin' to the dead
I'll break into your house and I'll smell your bed.
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em, smoke 'em, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
Smoke 'em if ya gottem, smoke 'em if ya gottem
If ya ain't gottem then ya hit rock bottem
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Smoke 'Em Lyrics as written by Hugh Morgan Brian Leiser
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